The Executive division is the main political driving force behind the party. Focused on policy, governmental, and political matters; the division specializes in developing excellent future leaders for Canada.

In order to be appointed or elected an officer must:

Be 18 years of age or older

Be a Canadian resident

Be a registered member of the party

Have accumulated at least 480 logged volunteer hours OR have been actively involved in the party for a minimum of 4 months*

Have a certificate, diploma, or degree from a post-secondary institution*

Have not been convicted of a crime or be involved in a pending criminal investigation

Have obtained at least over 50% of the votes in an internal party election

The Party Liaison Officer is to act as the primary contact and general representative of the party regarding organization affairs. They are also to be the considered the chief agent for the party in accordance with the regulations set out by Elections Canada.

The Party Policy Officer is responsible for finalizing policies brought forth by other members including the clarification or amendment of party policies. They are also authorized to add or remove party policies.

The Party Service Officer is responsible for ensuring high-value service for party members by discovering their needs and wants. Acting as an advisor to the other officers by providing finding and reports to help improve operations.

The Party Acquisition Officer is responsible for prudent procurement through bargaining efforts with third-party service and product providers. Negotiating on behalf of the party on national and regional levels..

Advisers are a mix between executive assistants, researchers, and executive members. Tasked with working with an officer or candidate, Advisers ensure that they keep their assigned executive in peak political condition. Providing them with sound advice, clear information, and preliminary cautions. Advisers take on a role that can be critical to campaigns.

This position requires the adviser to be always be preparing for the unexpected. Dealing with a cornucopia of challenges including media relations, event coordination, speech preparation, national & international event monitoring, party policy and regulation shifts, fundraising, citizen engagement, campaigning, and much more. Advisers have no recognized authority within the party however they do exercise an extremely high degree of political influence as they have the highest degree of understanding of their assigned executive. One of the best and most relevant path for those seeking to move up the political ranks.

Responsibilities:

Research and development of political strategies

Monitoring national and international events

Monitoring the status, progress, and overall political health of their executive

The Desk(s) positions are the most important staff members to the Executive. Working as a desk you will be assigned a specific policy to research, understand, and develop new ideas regarding issues facing that area. While working on a Desk you will become a policy expert. You will also work toward providing accurate and reliable research to the executives who use the information to create, defend, or attack certain policies within Canada. Desks are also some of the earliest policy creators who can bring up policy issues for the Executive to deliberate on and provide policy finalization approval.

The position itself is extremely rewarding as you will be directly influencing the direction of the party. There is never a shortage of work and is the most effective entry level position if you are looking to get into the Executive. Your research and ideas will help directly influence the position of the party, which in turn will reflect the position of the entire nation. The position itself requires you to be constantly seeking new information and ideas. You will generally be working within your own parameters and requires a self-starting and inquisitive mind. This is an excellent job for those who enjoy working more freely with their thoughts.

The National Strategy Division is the force that drives information and content to Canadian citizens and keeps them informed of the activities of Citizen Party. Creating useful and concise initiates to ensure that maximum outreach can be obtained.

The National Strategy Manager is considered to be part a key asset to the party and holds the special designation of Semi-Executive. This particular role requires the establishment of business relationships with key service providers and product distributers. The continuing goal of the National Strategy Manager is to provide the party with a stream of resources that can be used to increase presence and awareness. This position oversees the long-term operations of the division.

Additionally, the Strategy Manager is responsible for the ongoing campaign strategy during and after elections. This requires a strong network to know where and when opportunities arise to allow party representatives to connect with the public.

Responsibilities:

Establishing business relations with service providers and distributors

Budgeting and finance control of party supplies

Reporting and recommending strategies and ideas to the Executive Cadre

Creating political campaigns for upcoming elections

Networking with external organizations

Planning, creating, and managing key events

Advising political representatives on important events to attend and participate in

Creating recruitment strategies

Approving party distribution material

Managing marketing and advertising

Requirements

Must have extensive experience in business, marketing, or advertisement management.

Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English

Must have experience creating effective campaigns and establishing metrics

The P & A Manager is one of the most important non-executive roles available as it requires you to become a recognizable and respected figure of the party. This role requires establishing contact with individuals and organizations. By establishing connections, the party will be able to further extend its reach. With these skills, managers will be leading the primary funding and marketing source of the party. Promoting and creating awareness will allow the party to collect greater support as well as collect donations to expand influence. Relationships will both be national and international. The job oversees the short term and immediate functions of the division.

In addition to all this, managers will be sculpting the minds of Canadians while promoting the party’s general values and goals. Working closely with the Executive, you will help develop political and personal strategies to maximize the capability of the party and its representatives.

Responsibilities:

Initiate first contact between the executive and non-party members

Plan events for the party

Act as a liaison of the party

Encourage members to join

Inform the public of the party’s goals and objectives

Provide short and long term strategies for the executive

Assist in staff selection processes

Determine staffing needs of the party

Create fundraising initiatives

Give personal support and feedback to executive members

Act as a recognizable figure in the party

Set party personnel standards

Requirements

Must have extensive experience in PR

Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English. Other languages are an asset.

The Social Coordinator is tasked with directly helping the P & A Manager, as well managing the division staff under them. Meeting and greeting people, working with Executives, managing and coordinating staff, planning future promotional strategies, and improving the party’s image are just the few things coordinators will be doing in this role. Coordinators are also considered the unofficial morale officers of the party as it is their task to ensure that moral is kept high within. When the P & A Manager is unable to perform their duties, it is up to the Social Coordinator to take charge and perform just as quick and efficiently. Essentially Coordinators are the “boots on the ground” in a commanding sense.

This position requires a person who is comfortable with micro and macro management. The most successful Coordinator possesses a self-motivating drive, willingness to learn improve, consistently positive attitude, and a lot of energy. The position will stretch ones skills to the limit by being such a dynamic role. This is a role best suited for those looking for a diverse role and hoping to obtain skills in management, marketing and promotion strategy, and event coordination. In addition Coordinators may gain experience when working direct with Executives who may require their expertise and assistance, further giving insight into other opportunities within the party.

Promotion & Awareness Specialists are important members of the staff as they are the ones who will help create different initiatives geared towards bringing in more members as well as help contribute to successful event hosting. Due to this multi-pronged position P & A Specialists may work behind the scenes or right on the front lines. A specialists’ duty is to ensure that the image of the party stays positive; as well they are the ones who are to come up with creative and imaginative ideas to help propel the party into the spotlight.

This position gives experience in a multitude of areas such as marketing, promotion, branding, event hosting, fundraising, and a multitude of other dynamic and exciting areas. While working, you will demonstrate the ability to work individually as well in a team environment towards the same goal of success. This fun and rewarding position is especially suited for those looking to gain fast paced and relevant experience, as well prepare them to work for Government and Corporate entities.

Responsibilities:

Creating unique hosting events

Work in large coordinated groups and events

Work with superiors to create unique events

Create marketing strategies for the party

Establish professional connections

Represent the party

Provide expertise and advisement to the division head

Create and design products for the party

Research and report financial strategies

Requirements

Ability to work in teams effectively

Ability to interact with the public

Reliable and dependable

Strong writing ability

Creative and imaginative

Artistic ability

Excellent communication skills

Talented team-management ability

Experience/Education in Marketing or PR an asset

Experience in Event hosting an asset

Must have some post-secondary education preferably in a relevant field

Visual Designers are responsible for delivering the layout of content as prescribed by the P&A lead or specialist as well as adding their own ideas. Designing content from scratch and providing various concepts and interpretations for discussion among the P&A division. The visual designer is responsible for making sure that all materials have an impact, convey messages through their work, and logistically make sense to put in to production.

Visual designers have an opportunity to gain a rich experience and put their creative skills to use. Work created by designers is used for local and national levels of awareness allowing creators to expand their portfolio of works. Visual designers are also able to take pride in their work by seeing the direct reactions of Canadians.

Responsibilities:

Creating works based on the needs of the marketing division

Working with P&A Lead and specialists to conceptualize campaigns

Providing drafts and concept designs for review

Finalizing designs for publication

Putting designs in to production using internal and/or external resources

Ensuring production costs do not exceed budget

Requirements

Proven ability to draw

Proven experience in design and concepts

High working knowledge of various software programs such as photoshop, adobe, etc…

P&A associates are the interns of the division with an interest in marketing and advertising. Associates are introduced to the upper positions daily routine and work life, providing a rich and varied experience. Tasks range from the specific skillset of the associate and can be used to gain more hands-on experience as well as merit within the party. The position is usually reserved for students however upon internal recommendation a general applicant may be granted a spot.

Promoters are the true entry level members of the division. They are the planters of seed for grassroot movements and advocacy. Usually acting as floor level ambassadors, promoters can be seen on the streets, on the phone, or at official party events.

Promoters gain experience in the field as well inside the offices. Usually doing important front line tasks such as answering inquiries from citizens or providing information. Although this is a entry level job it does not necessary mean that a promoter will be forced to move up as this position is considered extremely important.

National Media Division creates unique, enjoyable, and informative content. This divisions allows for creative minds to flourish with new ideas and provides templates of direction to create media that provides value to Canadians.

As the parties Media Relations Manager, you will act as one of the more prominent faces of the party. Your goal is to create a larger influence as well as provide an outlet from where supporters can gain information on the party. In addition to this you will work to constantly remind and inform the public on the work that the party has achieved or the long term objectives that are underway. As well you will help in creating an everlasting positive image that many will remember even past elections.

This role is not for the shy as you will be attempting to make as many appearances as possible across Canada. Intellectual agility is required as you will also be battling the opposition parties’ media influence and representatives.

Responsibilities:

Creating, implementing, and managing a variety of media related material for the party including: television, radio, and internet on a national level

Creating A/V guidance material for the party

Fully understanding of the party’s political stance

Establishing and arranging connections with external media outlets

Developing, editing, and publishing public material

Ensuring consistency and quality of all party broadcasts

Advising and training party staff on media appearances

Providing direct support to the executive

Leading the media division to develop strategies for both the long and short term

Acting as top spokesperson of the party and relaying news and updates to and from various locations

Requirements

Ability to work under extreme pressure

Punctual and reliable

Must be quick minded and clever

Must have a creative and artistic mind

Experience dealing with the public

Experience managing a team

Able to debate and discuss intelligently

The ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

Constantly keeping up to date with trends in the media and political scene

The Media Relations Manager is a critical role that focuses on establishing connections with media outlets of all forms (newspapers, social media, podcasts, streaming videos, established new/media channels, etc…) and arranging engagements with them. Inquiring and investigating new media outlets to ensure that our messages are clearly heard and are not being used for purposes other than intended. Other duties including vetting internal Citizen Party staff for media risk, providing information about external media outlets, arranging interviews, maintaining communication and relationships with various media groups, and acting as the gatekeeper for media requests.

This role is mainly a hidden role as much of the work is done behind the scenes. An inquisitive mind and vigilant eye on details is required as much of the work involves understanding details and being able to relay that information in a concise manner. Preparation and organizational skills are needed as this role requires you to navigate other people’s schedules and know the who, what, where, when, and why’s of arrangements.

Responsibilities:

Vetting internal staff before media engagements and providing them with risk assessment

Broadcasters are officially authorized media speakers who occupy one of the specified groups of media and relay information from Citizen Party to the public. This can include any sort of content the party has created, announcements, new reports, events, votes, or any other relevant occurrences. Broadcasters are entrusted to manage the various forms of media and provide regular informative content. Broadcasters usually start taking over the social media and then work their way to podcasts, and then video.

To succeed as a broadcaster a lot of preparation must be done. Workloads will require you to find relevant subjects that engage the publics interest and spark discussions. Content must always be created and published on a regular basis. Coordination between broadcasters is paramount as the success of one broadcaster can help uplift a new broadcaster. Due to the exclusive access to the executive, some broadcasters are expected to uphold a degree of impartiality and non-bias when conducting their affairs such as interviews or debates.

Citizen Party National Media Initiates are interns of the media division. Initiates are introduced to the upper positions daily routine and work life, providing a rich and varied experience. Tasks range from the specific skillset of the initiate and can be used to gain more hands-on experience as well as merit within the party. The position is usually reserved for students however upon internal recommendation a general applicant may be granted a spot.

Clearance Administrators are tasked with ensuring that all productions and works are legally cleared and that all the required documentation is in order. This includes media sharing agreements, licensing, contracts, and other relevant pieces of information. Clearance admins review production works and provide the clearance for public broadcast, ensuring that offensive, obscene, or otherwise illegal or questionable material is censored.

Administrators must adhere to a tight schedule and be able to review media works both carefully and quickly. The ability to concentrate on a single task is important as workloads may start to queue up. Each piece of work must be examined thoroughly to ensure that only the finest and carefully vetted material is cleared for publication and broadcast. This position is excellent for those interested in editing or seeking legal experience.

Content creators provide the framework for new media content. Primary responsibilities include drafting, presenting, and executing media production ideas that peak and engage Canadians interest. Creators work both within ideas given to them as well as coming up with their own creative projects.

To succeed at being a content creator imagination and boldness is required. Citizen Party is looking for unique ways to engage with Canadians and content creators are the ones to figure out the best way to do that through digital media. Creators can rest easy knowing that they will have the ability to run their own projects and experiment.

Responsibilities:

Present content ideas to the division and executive

Provide strategies to maximize viewership

Write scripts and provide framing ideas for the production team

View, edit, and produce finalized pieces of work

Provide consistent content

Draft and produce marketable material for the national strategy divison

Production leads head up the actual execution of content. This includes setting up equipment, establishing proper lighting and sound, and supervising the content while it is being created. Leads ensure that the content is produced on time, on budget, and correctly. Production leads may oversee podcasts, videos, or other forms of content.

Production leads are expected to have the knowledge and expertise to instruct other team members to guarantee content is of the highest quality. A keen interest in directing is needed for this role as it will require meticulous oversight on every detail. The completion and quality rely on the production lead to be diligent in their affairs.

Media crew members are essential to the production of content. Being knowledgeable and experienced using equipment, crew members ensure that there are no delays or errors when the content is being produced, especially when that content is live. Constant monitoring and increasing specialization in their equipment is paramount as it helps to make production costs lower and eases the difficulty in completing tasks. Media crew members are not entry level members as they are expected to have clear knowledge on their equipment.

Duties for crew member vary from what they are specified to do, however all crew members are responsible for maintaining and using their specified equipment. Members are also expected to keep up to date with the latest tools and provide detailed recommendations for upgrades, retrofits, or otherwise new equipment to enhance their capabilities.

Media Associates are the entry level position within the division that provide newcomers a chance to see the various operations conducted within the division. Tasks can range from helping with setup, providing support to the crew, assisting with content creation, or conducting general errands.

Media Associates gain experience and knowledge within media and have the opportunity to add their input to content. The associate position is an extremely essential position as it allows the media crew to concentrate on their specified task without having to worry about other logistics.